Are the Statue of Limitations for Fraud in New York 6 years?

Generally speaking, 6 years for actions based on NY statutes of fraud. Check with a local lawyer to verify based on your specific facts.

Mortgage fraud falls under federal law and your limitations period is one year. Without knowing your actual facts, you may have an action under the act that protects home owner equity. Or you may have a truth in lending case. There may be more statutes that allow suit, but the Fed gives you a year. Local courts can and do extend the statute but we don't know your facts to make that determination.

The statute of limitations in New York for fraud cases is 6 years. If you believe you were defrauded by the company or bank that obtained your mortgage you should bring your paperwork to an attorney for a consultation. You can find a foreclosure attorney in your area by using the Find a Lawyer tab here on . If you cannot afford to pay for a lawyer you can seek assistance from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. You can find their contact information at the link below.